1970 Ginetta G21 vs. 1988 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 505 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ginetta G21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ginetta G21 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ginetta G21 (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 463 kg more than 1970 Ginetta G21.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 144 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ginetta G21 | 1988 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ginetta | Peugeot |
| Model | G21 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2750 mm |
